There is a stink of chaos after Jordan Bishop’s suicide when the bullying became too much for him. It may have been when Eli hacked into police department files. (Faber & Faber) The Chaos of Now began for Eli before Malcolm Mahoney realised his conversation had been overheard in the boys’ bathroom. Bookwagon recommends it as suitable for our older teen readers, only. This is a really satisfying, concerning novel. We are entirely convinced by Eli and his circumstances, rolling between frustration and understanding of his behaviour. The issues, manner and treatment are contemporary and thought-provoking. How can Eli hope to survive The Chaos of Now? Yet a turmoil is building that threatens to overwhelm him, the group and their actions. Furthermore they’re convinced that their actions are justifiable, and worthy of an entry in the annual American Cybersecurity Competition.Įli’s confidence grows- at home, in Spanish, with the girl he likes, and in the fall out of the group. Friends of Jordan Bishop seek to ‘out’ the bullies. However, his concerns about his hacking past, alongside issues with his father, convince him to agree to join an online vigilante group. While Eli was never particularly close with him, they were in the same year. Haver High student Jordan Bishop took his life after the bullying got too much for him. While Eli struggles with Spanish, his new stepmother, Malcolm Mahoney’s threat and guilt at hacking into police department files, another issue appears.
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